Alice Cooper, “Elected” (1972): One Track Mind
When I first heard “Elected” by Alice Cooper, I thought he was singing “I wanna be a lefty” – and being so young I further thought he was saying he wanted to be left-handed (like me), not liberal.
When I first heard “Elected” by Alice Cooper, I thought he was singing “I wanna be a lefty” – and being so young I further thought he was saying he wanted to be left-handed (like me), not liberal.
For Mungo Jerry band founder Ray Dorset, summertime never ends. Coming off the 2011 release of Cool Jesus, Dorset and Co. have continued a fun genre-melding career dating back to the turn of the 1970s. You May Also Like: Mungo Jerry – Dawn Albums Collection (2017) Tony De Meur, ofRead More
Our newest Desert Island Discs poll delves into one of jazz music’s signature labels, as we’re castaway to the isle of Blue Note. You May Also Like: Blue Note at 80: Revelatory Reissues From Kenny Burrell, Andrew Hill + Others Lee Morgan – ‘I Called Him Morgan’ (2017, DVD)
Jim Stafford’s debut album sported four Top 40 hits both in 1973 and ’74. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you now look at the man and his music, he became more known for his novelty, somewhat goofy tunes You May Also Like: Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series JoRead More
Craig Chaquico joins us to talk about key moments from Jefferson Starship and his solo career, including his take on the Albert King-via-Cream classic “Born Under a Bad Sign” from the guitarist’s newly released debut for Blind Pig. We also touch on memorable hits like 1978’s “Count On Me,” 1979’sRead More
Craig Chaquico is ready to rock again — or more specifically blues-rock again. After years of work as a best-selling acoustic artist, the former Jefferson Starship guitarist has dug back into his earliest influences. You May Also Like: Jefferson Starship, “Find Your Way Back” from Modern Times (1981): One TrackRead More